we’re blessed in this tech savvy age to have so many more resources and connections at our fingertips. there is an app for everything. want to lose weight – there’s an app that will track your calories and fitness. want to write more – there’s an app to help you with your word count. need to create new habits – there are apps that encourage change and new habits. not to mention blogs and websites. jon acuff’s website is on my utility belt. WWJD? yes, what would jon do? i can look it up. i can even ASK him! like HIM. things are a lot more personal now, the globe’s distance doesnt make a difference any more.

the people that you surround your life with are also tools as you dream and build. not in a bad way – we’re down for using, but in a good way. they are your cheering squad, your mentors, your supporters, your encouragers, your wisdom resource. talk to people and be connected. and in this day and age you can also find incredible support online, be it in blogs or on twitter or fb. i love my Leading and Loving ItConnectLIVE group for this very reason. the people you surround yourself will either support or sabotage you.

get connected. make it work, make it a tool on your utility belt.

and most importantly.

never forget you are never alone and that the real power and the real strength comes from the Holy Spirit within you.

But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. 2 Corinthians 4:7

“Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,” says the Lord Almighty. Zechariah 4:6

Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God. 2 Corinthians 3:5

when i feel like there are no tools in my bat belt. He is there. He works through me. He is my capability.

is it really as simple as this? yes and no. but be intentional about packing your bat belt full of things you can use. work smarter not harder. make use of all the resources out there. remember the wheel reinvention quote… you don’t need to reinvent the wheel. but make sure you’re using it!